Cook Assistant

About the role

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of Early Childhood Development (ECD) center-based food services including food preparation, service, and clean-up activities.
• Ensure the center is in compliance with all appropriate local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Food Services component, including USDA guidelines.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
• Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
• Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; one-year experience assisting with food preparation, inventory, and purchasing in educational/institutional programs preferred.
• Education obtained outside of the USA from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education status.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and all ECD staff.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits